The Origins of 15 Classic Carnival Rides
From the Ferris wheel to the Tilt-a-Whirl, carnival rides have some fascinating origin stories. Discover more about the history of these popular attractions here.
2023-08-02 04:56
Flashing ‘X’ sign removed from Twitter’s headquarters in San Francisco
A brightly flashing “X” sign has been removed from the San Francisco headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter, days after it was installed. The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection said Monday it received 24 complaints about the unpermitted structure over the weekend. It was first erected on Friday 28 July. “As you can see, they took down the X,” social media user @darren_stallcup wrote, sharing a video of the building which no longer features the sign. Elon Musk’s company also removed the Twitter wording and iconic blue bird logo from the building last week. Read More Luminous X sign glows on roof of Twitter building in San Francisco Twitter to X: Why Elon Musk rebranded the social networking platform Elon Musk provides first glimpse of new Twitter logo in X rebrand
2023-08-02 03:29
Vintage computer that helped launch the Apple empire is being sold at auction
A vintage Apple computer signed by company co-founder Steve Wozniak is being sold at auction
2023-08-02 02:57
The Tragic Life of Clippy, the World's Most Hated Virtual Assistant
The happy little paper clip made Microsoft Office users absolutely miserable. Naturally, that didn't stop the internet from writing erotica about him.
2023-08-01 05:49
10 Brilliant Facts About Braille
Invented by Louis Braille in 1824, the tactile braille system has helped blind people read and write for nearly 200 years.
2023-08-01 00:26
Kimberly Palmer: How to stay safe from financial scams
While there’s no way to guarantee you’ll completely avoid financial scams, there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of falling for one
2023-07-31 23:21
Can You Spot the UFO in This Space-Themed Brainteaser?
The truth is out there, but you may have to search every corner of the image before solving the puzzle.
2023-07-31 22:17
The Invisible Climate Impact of a Cruise Ship
Cruise operators are replacing oil-based fuel with liquefied natural gas to run their ships and pitching the shift
2023-07-31 21:54
15 Dutch Slang Terms You Should Know
Knowing a bit of Dutch slang will not just help you find your bearings when you visit Amsterdam and its surroundings, but also earn you respect from the locals—who, despite being great at English, have a strong connection to their mother tongue.
2023-07-31 20:23
Amazon, Apple Earnings to Provide Look at Consumer Habits
Consumer habits will come to the fore again in this week’s earnings deluge, as Amazon.com Inc., Shopify Inc.
2023-07-31 18:47
Europe’s Most Important Trade Route Is at Risk Due to Climate Change
The Rhine River has been a reliable shipping lane for centuries, helping spawn industrial giants along its banks.
2023-07-31 12:22
Red-Hot Markets and Extreme Heat: Saturday US Briefing
Hello, it’s been a scorching week, both literally and in markets. Here’s something to help you catch up
2023-07-30 01:58